Lisa Pagotto is the Founder & CEO of Crooked Compass, a multi-seven-figure immersive adventure travel company specializing in small group expeditions to the world’s most remote and extraordinary destinations. In this episode, she joins John Golden to share the leadership lessons forged in the aftermath of a Shark Tank episode that nearly cost her everything — and the pandemic pivot that rebuilt it stronger.

Topics covered:

• How chasing investor prestige caused her to lose sight of her founding purpose
• The moment a collapsed deal sent Crooked Compass into administration
• Rebuilding from first principles: the three pillars that guided her recovery
• Launching Crooked Compass by Air as a COVID pivot — using a pilot’s license she earned during lockdown
• Why alignment, radical transparency, and deep destination expertise drive her leadership today
• The community investment model that earns her access to the world’s most restricted travel destinations

Whether you’re navigating a business crisis or looking to sharpen your leadership philosophy, Lisa’s story is a masterclass in purposeful resilience. Explore her two adventure travel brands at crooked-compass.com.

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Tony Paquin is a healthcare technology entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience founding and scaling companies in regulated markets. As CEO and co-founder of iRemedy Healthcare, he leads an AI-enabled procurement platform that connects manufacturers directly with hospitals, government agencies, and patients — cutting costs, eliminating middlemen, and reshoring the US pharmaceutical supply chain. In this episode, Tony draws on three decades of software experience and 12 co-invented AI patents to explain why the current AI revolution is unlike anything he has witnessed before — and what it means for sales, business leadership, and the future of healthcare.

Topics covered:

• Why AI is advancing in months, not years — and what that means for every professional
• How AI will make great salespeople more valuable, not less
• The concept of every employee becoming a “conductor of digital agents.”
• Why experienced professionals have a competitive advantage over digital natives in the AI era
• How iRemedy is using AI swarms to map and reshore the US pharmaceutical supply chain
• Why investing in premium AI tools is a business essential, not a luxury

Whether you work in sales, healthcare, or technology, Tony’s perspective will reshape how you think about AI’s role in your career and your organisation. Visit iremedy.com to learn more.

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What would you do with an extra twenty hours every week? For most entrepreneurs, the honest answer is they can’t even imagine it—they’re too deep in the daily chaos to think that far ahead. George Rivera used to be one of them. After building a $20 million brand from scratch, he found himself working nonstop, missing family moments, and wondering whether the trade-off was worth it.

In this episode, Rivera sits down with John Golden to break down his Buy Back Time Formula—a step-by-step system that helped him reclaim his schedule, nearly double his revenue to $50 million, and cut his workweek to under 30 hours. He walks through the dollar-per-hour audit that reveals how much time founders waste on low-value tasks, and shares practical strategies for delegation, automation, and building systems that scale without burning you out.

If you’re a founder who’s tired of being the bottleneck in your own company, this episode gives you the roadmap to take your time back—starting today.

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What happens to your business when a health crisis demands your attention? For founders and key decision-makers, maintaining business momentum while undergoing treatment requires an authentic approach to leadership.

Our guest, Deb Krier, a cancer advocate and entrepreneur, knows this reality intimately. She emphasizes that weathering a personal storm requires strategic shifts in how you manage your team, your clients, and your professional identity.

5 Actions to Implement Today:

1. Communicate with Intent: Close the Information Gap. Share only what’s necessary to maintain stability and reassure stakeholders. Remember, as Deb suggests, “You can acknowledge the situation without letting it define you.” Focus on continuity.
2. Identify and Empower Your Tribe: Your support system must extend into your business. Identify trusted clients, colleagues, and friends who can offer flexibility and support. Don’t be afraid to ask for help—it’s a sign of strength, not weakness.
3. Secure Your Documentation: The most crucial preparation is practical. Document every essential process. Ensure your team or a trusted contact knows where to find the operational “Owner’s Manual” for everything from client contacts to payroll instructions.
4. Legal Readiness is Non-Negotiable: Have a Power of Attorney in place that explicitly covers your business, granting a key person the legal right to access accounts and sign checks. A plan reduces stress and confusion during the most challenging times.
5. Re-Evaluate, Don’t Regret: Use this period to assess your team and client relationships. Are they reliable? Are they supportive? A crisis is the perfect time to clear out relationships that don’t serve your purpose and foster the growth of future internal leaders.

Don’t wait for a crisis to create your plan. Listen to the full episode for wisdom on how to lead your business and yourself with unwavering resilience.

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Unlock Your Potential: Lessons from “17 Runs” & Coaching

Discover how to achieve personal transformation through the powerful insights from the book “17 Runs” and the Expert Insight Interview podcast. Join hosts Garnet Morris and Olivia Chadwick as they share their journey, revealing how coaching, dismantling limiting beliefs, and intentional relationships can lead to lasting change. Discover actionable steps to find a supportive coach, identify and challenge your own “bricks” (limiting beliefs), practice daily intentionality, and cultivate a “chosen family” for mutual growth. This episode is your guide to unlocking true potential and embarking on your unique path to transformation.

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In a recent Expert Insider Interview, John Golden spoke with Shawn Quintero, CEO of Abundance Worldwide, about the transformative power of an abundance mindset. Quintero, whose own journey shifted from trauma to fulfillment through coaching, defines abundance beyond mere wealth to include love, connection, and overall well-being. He contrasts this with a limiting scarcity mentality, emphasizing that while our brains are wired for survival, we live in an era where abundance is achievable. Quintero introduced his “Seven Laws of Abundance” as guiding principles to help individuals cultivate this mindset, fostering personal growth and a positive impact on others.

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Finding Career Success with ADHD – Insights

In this episode, career coach Shell Mendelson shares how adults with ADHD can find work that fits their strengths. Learn why it’s okay to ask for flexible hours, noise-canceling tools, or remote options. Shell also explains how to say “no” to jobs that don’t feel right—and why that’s a good thing. If you’re neurodivergent and job hunting, this episode is full of helpful advice.

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Achieve Big Impact Without Burnout – Insights from Bianca Best

In this SalesPop podcast episode, host John Golden speaks with Bianca Best, award-winning thought leader and author of Big Impact Without Burnout. Bianca shares her journey of overcoming burnout and offers practical strategies for managing energy, redefining success, and achieving sustainable productivity. Discover how to balance ambition with well-being and embrace “graceful productivity” for long-term success. Tune in to learn actionable steps to thrive without stress.

🎧 Listen now and explore Bianca’s upcoming book for deeper insights!

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